CP Kelco Begins U.K. Unit Shut Down

10:36 AM MDT | May 20, 2008 | Chemical Week Editorial Staff

J.M. Huber’s CP Kelco says it has completed phase one of the previously announced closure of its Knowsley, U.K. xanthan gum manufacturing facility (CW, Sept. 19, 2007, p. 43). Kelco announced its intent to shut down the plant after an economic analysis that suggested the U.K. site was “not viable.” Kelco says it is exploring options for the plant, including a sale of the facility and alternative...